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Knoxville, Tn, Us

• Created diagrams and outline integrations, data flows, system connections in multiple view. • Facilitated in group sessions, working to review and document current and future state architecture.• Served as key resource and liaison to more strongly integrate public and private cloud service into more of an integrated hybrid model.• Created alignment of IT strategy and planning with company's business goals.• Promoted shared infrastructure and applications to reduce costs and improve information flow. • Directed in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that involve the selection, development, implementation and use of IT within the enterprise.• Worked under Minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgement. Uses judgement appropriately to escalate with Enterprise Architect to solution on issues with great success• Provided guidance and oversight to deliver encryption at rest across the enterprise. • Assisted in the technology design on key solution engineering capabilities to drive further automation and standardization using Terraform and Azure Devops tools• Delivered designs to provide improvements in data retention and document destruction practices. • Worked with our digital infrastructure teams on driving continued improvements in network segmentation and connectivity.• Delivered designs to provide active and cold storage options that support litigation hold and document retrieval.• Partnered with key teams to deliver application and workflow improvements on call contact center technologies.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

• Working the current existing environment and provide the feasibility solution on Azure Environment.• Selecting appropriate Azure services to design and deploy an application based on given requirements.• Working to evaluate cloud application requirements and make architectural recommendations for implementation, deployment, and provisioning applications on Azure.• Using Capabilities to provide best practices guidance on the architectural design across multiple components, applications, projects, or the enterprise.• Implemented cost control strategies• Using strong knowledge on how Azure Components can fit in to provide the solution for the existing problem.• Design the low- level technical architecture which involves end to end solution.• Experienced in Architecting and designing solutions leveraging services like Cosmo DB, Even Hub SQL , PowerApps , Event grid , Power BI , AppInsights• Migration of Workloads from On- prem / Other Public Clouds to Azure Cloud Platform.• Used solid experience in consultative / complex Pre- sales processes relationships in the IT Infrastructure space.• Responsible for Cloud Migration Strategy, Cloud Integrations Strategy, Containerization and Auto scaling Strategy

Lynnfield, Massachusetts, Ma, Us

• Design, plan, configure and maintain complex Azure environments.• Moved Mainframe to distributed platform and automated task behind the USAF’s CCE network (1st time ever)• Worked in Dev-ops and Visual StudiosWorked with automation using build and release through Microsoft DevOps enabling CI, CD.• worked with ARM templates• Configured and kept DSC in azure to keep VM compliant for CCE standards along with STIG cat II and cat III• Evaluated the effectiveness of regular processes, track issues, document changes, and build automated procedures that promote an environment of continuous improvement within Azure• Supported the Azure deployment infrastructure through system performance tuning and maintenance tasks• Provided daily operation, scrum meetings) maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for Azure infrastructure and application releases –• provided detailed reporting on all triage, investigation, failure recovery, and performance tuning activities• Created and automated procedures to move databases into a PAAS offering• Worked on automating install of Micro Focus to run on the CCE

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

• Managed Jacksonville and MSP Data Center• Implemented Okta SSO with Multi form factor• Managed and configured data center migration from Jacksonville to Colo• Managed Nutanix upgrade on VWware environment• Managed Microsoft EA agreement with True Up• Managed Citrix environment• Managed and upgraded JDE from on premises to Cloud solution migrating JDE SSO• Developed Powershell scripts to automate onboarding and offboarding with AD• Decommissioned and removed 27 domain controllers to five running 2016: 2-MSP 2-Jax and 1 in Azure• Cleaned GPO from 186 to 22 and working on consolidation to less than 10• Decommissioned and replaced all remaining 2003 servers and roadmapped to replace all 2008’s before January 2020• Presented, built and deployed SCCM• Wrote and deployed new patch policy• Removed Sophos and deployed system work RedCloak• Rebuilt and configured Tenable Nessus security scan• Installed, configured and tested SRM on DR test with mission critical servers and achieved RTO of less than 24 hours• Managed VMWare EA agreement• Worked and created RFP for MSP upgrade from NetApp for Dell Nutanix• Coordinated with Intermedia hosted exchange 2010 to exchange 2016• Installed and configured Palo Alto firewall• Worked with Egnyte by installing Egnyte syncs to eliminate file servers that connect with AD to control security groups and departmental access• Deployed and configured SolarWinds as an IPAM solution• Wrote several project charters including 2003 server replacement, Okta MFA implementation, Jacksonville data center migration, and MSP replacement to Los Angelos data center colo• Worked with project manager and rolled out Airwatch MDM solution

Washington, Dc, Us

Help shutdown Engineering Supply Contract at Kennedy Space CenterMaintain Sharepoint supportMaintain access control and SOC actionAddress vulnerabilitiesMigrate data from Terramark (cloud) to NASA systemsContact expires January-February 2018

Irving, Texas, Us

• Worked with availability of critical system and services.• Troubleshoot problems, present and implement solutions, and maintained documentation.• Created and maintained DR plans for assigned groups• Administered RSA Archer to contain Disaster Recovery Plans• Obtained 100% in 48 hour test in April on DR 1.0 in new data-center.• Edited and created test criteria’s dashboards for issue management and application status• Regulated times and specifications for DR Backups using TSM and NetBackup• Coordinated and worked with liaisons in Disaster Recovery design and testing.• Participated fully in after hours (24 hour) on-call support.• Created and deployed of standard PC images for workstations within Caterpillar's network using SCCM.• Participated on a security team with other staff to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.• Communicated technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner as part of a team.• Provided technical software, hardware and network problem resolution to all technology users by performing question/problem diagnosis and guiding users through step-by-step solutions in a call center environment.

Pekin, Il, Us

• Provided 24x7 operational support for Microsoft and Linux ecosystem and cloud offerings with hybrid solution• Converted RHEL webserver and HPUX cell managers from physical to virtual and established SOP for team• Technical lead on several high profile projects on the business portfolio• Developed and published patch management policy and published SOP for change management• Developed operational processes and procedures• Developed technology roadmap for the Microsoft based platform and negotiated EA agreement• Developed and report metrics, KPIs to monitor process health; define and report customer facing service metrics• Identified areas of automation, efficiency improvement• Documented environment, dependencies, integrations• Implemented, upgrade and support System Center, Azure technologies, Server and Desktop, Office 365, Hyper-V environments, certificate handling• Created Disaster Recovery plan and published run book• Responsible for overall effectiveness and efficiency of a highly virtualized Windows Server environment and maintain high levels of service satisfaction• Contributed and enhance security policies and procedures for cloud services• Partnered with incident and problem management to improve availability and reliability within environment• Migrated and upgraded TSM and Net backup to current.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

• Setup Fail over Windows Cluster• Deployed Cell Managers and Manager of Manager servers• Setup SAP, SQL and Oracle backups through cell managers on Data Protector• Managed the VLS libraries and Physical tape libraries• Setup virtual storage pools for backups• Managed DR backups including planning for continuity of information• Worked and created Change request through SM9 and DW using the Change Management Process for enterprise solution including (EC), (RFC), (CR)• Maintained Cell managers on an HPUX platform and MOM servers on a Windows Server platform• Setup and troubleshoot D2D backup Solutions while migrating servers from Symantec Backup Exec.• Setup and worked patches and software upgrade for Data Protector• Worked with teams to develop and deploy Media Backup solution• Migrated servers from TSM and Netbackup environment to Data Protector environment• Worked with offshore to manage 14K object backup while maintaining a 99.4% SLA metric• Managed report process for DPA to provide for meetings and trained offshore and other BUR environment to process reports in a timely fashion for tracking • Worked tickets and outages for the environment• Worked deeply with Service Manager 9.0• Modified and created Specifications within the environment.• Monitored 2 data centers backup centers in the BUR environment• Worked and developed documentation for processes

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Worked on establishing Setting up server operations on EC2 services• Worked with AWS cloud infrustructure• Deployed through the active directory Sophos endpoint through the domain• Setup Red hat server on the cloud and configured Tomcat access through zone flex to monitor offsite wireless infrastructures using mobile devices through HTML access• Deployed and administered Sophos on various cloud servers• Deployed and worked with firewall rules to stream line multiple port communication for Palo Alto• Setup and deployed HP Procurve and created several subnet for large network infrastructure• Setup and installed EMC VNXe• Setup and deployed ESXI 5x VM in a box server and created 9 Virtual Servers using the SAN storage• Developed Disaster recovery instances• Built and configured a management system using Kaseya and Lab Tech background to monitor cloud instance server and multiple domains usage and thresholds• Designed and built a cloud domain network and configured an elastic beanstalk to connect to a cloud AD.• Built and designed a WIKI environment for all documentations and instructions for deploying CAG and other cloud based applications for IOS5 and Android applications for mobile devices• Built and configured a Virtual server for Phonality VOIP system• Designed and Built cloud servers to run Xenapp 6.5 and Citrix Presentation server 4 running legacy application and SQL databases • Designed and deployed SDLC standards for several medium to large scale clients with parent company

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

• Administered Altiris SMS agent for migration • Converted Macro and formulas using techniques in Visual Studios 2010 to structure database upgrades from older versions of Microsoft Office and VS Studios• Restructured and upgraded Microsoft SharePoint 2010 for collaboration inter-company specifications.• Worked with Paragon reporting system to maintain SLA structure during remediation process.• Completed the overhaul of changing the security suite from Sophos to Microsoft Forefront Endpoint.• Worked and built the MSI package for Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Windows 7 upgrade from Windows XP• Build engineer; worked with offshore build teams in Europe, China and Brazil for technical systems specifications; • Worked SDLC recommendations to management. • Performed backup and restore functions using Data Protector and Symantec Netbackup• Installed/managed Microsoft Exchange Server, outages, planned upgrades, etc. • Coordinated hardware and software upgrades with outside entities per client maintenance windows. . • Worked with end client on mixed Linux, windows, and VMware issues including making resource recommendations, backup, restore, build, imaging, network and other areas of focus. • Wrote technical documents and published to inter-company FAQ on a SharePoint link • Worked directly with Project manager including holding meetings, going over project information, tracking project cost and budget, organizing PO, contacting outside vendors for licensing agreements.• Worked with 30k through the automotive Delphi unit users loading SMI packages and maintaining per case by case problems• Wrote technical solutions for SharePoint publications on registry fixes per OS

Sydney, Au

• Managed several medium scale enterprise projects• Designed, Implemented and Deployed IT environments projects for several local companies• Developed, designed, built and maintained several servers and network installations including an in house IIS Server, file server and a stand-alone proxy server.• Developed schematics to customize hardware communication with software including board design, integration, assembling including jumpers and soldering points for clients’ needs on a hardware base using design specifications• Built and maintained several hosting sites along with design and implementation of e-commerce using Dreamweaver and Flash embedding• Used extensively Microsoft Project to control and build medium to large scale IT structure proposals for several business to business solutions• Maintained Microsoft Server 2008 r2 in house with exchange and off site cloud using VPN for several of clients data and it needs• Established business and trade with several key IT vendors relations with VAR standards Worked with java apps to customize mobile and stand-alone applications to specific customer needs• Worked with break/fix technical fixes from laptops to servers including mainframe structures

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Administered local area network requests for classified IT user data system processes, and SCIF’s.• Administered and worked with Sophos Endpoint Security tools and whole disk encryption.• Administered Altiris deployment packages for Windows 7.• Algorithm for Department of Defense (Classified).• Cyber Warfare Imitative network: duties (Classified).• Designed Cyber defense and offense (Classified).• Managed technical and site collocation issues at Disaster Recovery site. Managed difficult stakeholders to shore up nonexistent or new processes. • Maintained enforcement of security level classifications and lockdown procedures per Government protocols. • Worked closely with ISSO for recommendations on outstanding security issues. • Closed and/or escalated issues appropriately per protocols. • Provided contracted technical solutions for client including server builds and network configurations. • Managed technical configurations and deployment deliverables consistent with master plans / PMO. Perform Security Test and Evaluations with report deliverable items to management and stakeholders. Supported Application Development Tools, including Rational Toolset Registration and Websphere 6.x. Including multiple domains, environments, enclaves, and teams. • VMWare ESX administration, OS/file system backup/recovery including production and licensing fixes, windows guest OS;• Created policies and procedures in conjunction with management and power users• Deployed software to integrated test laboratories for testing.• Developed and documented processes and made process improvements to improve efficiency.• Maintained Classified backup and recovery information systems

Washington, Dc, Us

• Handled and encrypted drives, email and other forms of communication for users and company per government requirements for sensitive information.• Designed and implemented EOC (Emergency Operation Center) for the SSSF (Space Station Support Facility) in the event of area disaster.• Managed technical and site issues at Disaster Recovery site. • Built windows DR (Disaster Recovery) networks for Hot/Cold site operations, according to government specifications and engineering standards. Reconfigured network routes to outside networks with Cisco 3030 VPN concentrators. Configured Tivoli notification alerts. • Designed and implemented network distribution upgrade and protocol command for the STS-Atlantis (received the Silver Snoopy Award in 2007 for project completion and implementation under budget and length of start to finish time)• Worked with Altiris SMI package migration from version 5 to 6• Managed and mentored junior team members;• Devised project plans and schedules to achieve product delivery milestones• Provided advanced configurations for Red Hat Linux (RHEL 5) based IBM Maximo application reengineering effort (thick client to web based); • Interfaced with Senior Management, clients and vendors to provide product support and gather Enterprise systems and security requirements;• Worked closely with Information Security office for both management-identified and self-identified problem areas for proper vetting and resolution;• Managed interoperability and configuration issues between the vendors’ deliverables and products with enterprise web applications;• Managed data-center build-out project details including rack space, procurement issues, external vendors, HVAC, electrical, and other Senior Systems Engineering concerns• Administered production ESX, Vmotion, and VMware servers including moves to/from production networks, production (public) domains and Apache web servers IDMS and CMS Servers. .

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

• Analyze requests from varied departments and end users regarding RDBMS access issues, queries, reports, and applications, utilizing AS/400 mainframe, MS Excel and Access 2000. Run transactions of Rational Robot SQA Analyze requests from varied departments and end users regarding database access issues, queries, reports, and applications, utilizing AS/400 mainframe, MS Excel and Access 2000. Run transactions of Rational Robot SQA including vb script code debugging; responsible for associated data migration, application performance and integrity.• Created training documentation of software packages for multiple platforms and user levels. Utilized PeopleSoft 5 Query Tool for multiple Oracle environments. • Maintained and updated documentation/test procedures for DISA STIG requirements for servers and other network components• Developed Raid and mirror servers for large data based operations including Exchange Servers and SQL while developing growing Enterprise Standards • Secured and managed mixed LAN of SCO UnixWare, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux 7.3 / 8.0.• Perform engineering, specification and test for networks with IP, VLANs, routing and switching. Administered several production domains. • Defined technical content in coordination with management and other course developers. Created and managed Cisco Wide Area Networks with SOHO routers and WAN switches. • Researched, evaluated and developed new technologies, training methods and solutions. Governed windows 2000 and Novell production LAN’s utilizing IP and IPX/SPX design, NDS and Active Directory. Covered Local Area Networking, Cisco, UNIX & Linux. • Performed network-based installs of Red Hat Linux 8.0 via ftp and http (kick start).

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

• Maintained and updated documentation/test procedures for DISA STIG requirements for servers and other network components• Help establish modern encryption for banking techniques on communication lines included 128 and 256 bit encryption levels• Coordinated workload of team members as team lead and provide direction and procedures for their actions. Communicated with management and client facing customer for documentation, procedures and any other necessary information. Provided input for Information Assurance and network forensics decision making. Recommended hardware and software solutions for client and management including testing reverse engineering, and evaluation. • Provided engineering/management IBM Blade Center LS-20 Windows Server 2003 Active Directory domain, Oracle 9i, Cisco, and related technologies for groundbreaking success. • Traveled onsite to customer sites for full lifecycle assessment, information gathering, and hardware and software installations, as needed. • Provided client/server Oracle 9i/10g database support. Managed Engineering test bed for SE Linux, VMware virtualization, and Common Criteria Certification efforts. Created and fulfill backup and restore strategies for production software. • Provided Research and Development on emerging technologies. Design, implement, troubleshoot, and test custom engineering Linux, hardware, and security solutions for customers. • Performed hands-on Cisco Networking with Cisco 2900 routers and Catalyst switches. • Responsible for data migration to production PeopleSoft 8.0 / Oracle 9i RDBMS in a Windows 2000 client / server environment. • Administered AS400 and Mini Mainframes during several IBM projects• Technical Author and Coordinator for department-wide data migration involving backups, client configuration, policies for development team, general users and management team.

Washington, Dc, Us

Started as a NF (Nuclear MM2) went inactive reserves once 'A' School was closed during base closure. Took GI bill to attend school. Received Honorable Discharge